In a sudden turn of events just two days ahead of Lok Sabah poll results, the sitting Khonsa MLA Tirong Aboh and six others were shot dead by unknown insurgents on Tuesday in the Bogapani area of Tirap district in Arunachal Pradesh.

As per the reports so far, militants belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) are suspected to be behind the attack.

Aboh’s personal security officer is in a critical condition.

Reaction upon the tragic incident, Meghayala Chief Minister Conrad Sangma expressed his condolences and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh to take action against those behind the brutal attack.

The NPP is extremely shocked and saddened by the news of the death of its MLA Shri Tirong Aboh (Arunachal Pradesh) and his family. We condemn the brutal attack and urge @rajnathsingh and @PMOIndia to take action against those responsible for such attack.

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